Director Blair Pickerell of PFG (NYSE: PFG) receives 2,175-share restricted stock unit grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Pickerell Blair reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC director Blair Pickerell received an equity award of 2,175 shares of Common Stock on May 19, 2026. The transaction is coded as a grant or award and is described in the footnotes as a grant of restricted stock units.

Following this award, Pickerell’s direct holdings increased to 39,546 shares of Common Stock. This is a compensation-related equity grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale, so it reflects routine director compensation rather than a trading decision.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Pickerell Blair

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,175	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 39,546 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 2,175 shares Post-transaction holdings: 39,546 shares Transaction count (acquisitions): 1 transaction

3 metrics

Shares granted 2,175 shares Grant of restricted stock units on May 19, 2026

Post-transaction holdings 39,546 shares Total Common Stock directly held by Blair Pickerell after grant

Transaction count (acquisitions) 1 transaction One grant/award acquisition reported in this Form 4

Key Terms

restricted stock units, Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition

3 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Grant of restricted stock units."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Pickerell Blair

(Last) (First) (Middle)

711 HIGH STREET

(Street)

DES MOINES IOWA 50392

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC [ PFG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/19/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/19/2026		A		2,175	A	$0(1)	39,546	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Grant of restricted stock units.

	Chris Agbe-Davies as Attorney-in-Fact	05/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Blair Pickerell acquire in the latest PFG Form 4 filing?

Blair Pickerell received an equity award of 2,175 shares of Principal Financial Group Common Stock. The filing notes this as a grant of restricted stock units, representing routine director compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase.

How many PFG shares does Blair Pickerell hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the award, Blair Pickerell directly holds 39,546 shares of Principal Financial Group Common Stock. This total reflects the newly granted 2,175 restricted stock units added to his prior holdings, as reported in the Form 4.

Was the PFG Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sell by Blair Pickerell?

The transaction was not an open-market buy or sell. It is coded as an “A” transaction, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition, and specifically identified as a grant of restricted stock units to the director.

What does the transaction code “A” mean in Blair Pickerell’s PFG Form 4?

The code “A” in this Form 4 stands for a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities. In this case, it represents a grant of restricted stock units to Blair Pickerell as part of his compensation, not a market trade.

Does Blair Pickerell’s PFG Form 4 show any stock sales or disposals?

The Form 4 shows no stock sales or disposals by Blair Pickerell. The transaction summary lists one acquisition and zero dispositions, with a single grant of 2,175 restricted stock units increasing his total direct holdings to 39,546 shares.